Arapahoe Basin is a wonderful ski resort in Colorado. Due to the high altitude of the resort, skiing can be continued till mid-June. The resort is surrounded by majestic landscape features, which provides a dramatic setting to it.
Arapahoe Basin even draws skiers and snowboarders during spring and summer for its long ski season. Families on ski vacation also frequent the place for its favorable weather and hospitable service.
Arapahoe Basin ski resort is located on the edge of the Pacific, bordering the Continental Drive. The nearest international airport to the ski resort is that of Denver. The resort is 96 miles away from Denver. It can also be accessed from Colorado Springs by a car. Denver is the nearest railway station to the ski resort.
Skiing is real pleasure in Arapahoe Basin ski resort. Four hundred and ninety acres of skiable area make up the ski resort which is distributed over 66 trails. The longest run in the resort reads 7,920 feet, while the vertical drop records 2,270 feet. The summit elevation in Arapahoe Basin reaches 13,050 feet. Forty-five percent of runs are suitable for intermediate skiers, followed by advanced skiers. Five ski lifts operate from the resort to the ski area.
Accommodation is not available in Arapahoe Basin ski resort, but is abundant in nearby areas of the resort, accessed by free shuttle bus service. Additional services provided by the resort include restaurants, bars, cafes, ski school, ski rentals and snowboarding lessons.
